At least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or achievement of a pass in a relevant Level 1 qualification.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
This course provides the practical skills and industry knowledge needed for your starting point in a career in plumbing. With hands-on workshop training, expert tutors and a qualification recognised by employers, students gain confidence and job-ready skills. The course offers progression to apprenticeships, Level 3 study and employment in the growing building services sector.
Further information
Ready to build on your Level 1 skills? This course suits learners with Level 1 certification or plumbing experience, keen to take the next step in their plumbing career: whether that’s advancing toward Level 3, gaining recognised prior learning for an apprenticeship, or boosting job-ready expertise.
- Master & develop, key hand skills, pipework fabrication in copper, steel & plastic & good health & safety practice.
- Install, commission and maintain domestic hot & cold water systems, including cylinders, cisterns & associated pipework.
- Understand sanitation & drainage, with practical skills in fitting bathroom suites, sanitary ware & rainwater systems.
- Work on the principles of central heating, different heating sources, good system design and install radiators.
- Understand how to carry out repairs & solve simple, common plumbing issues. Undertaking everyday maintenance tasks.
On completing this course, you can build towards full occupational competence as a Plumber, either by gaining a plumbing apprenticeship using your Level 2 as recognised prior learning, or progressing to a level 3 NVQ. Alternatively, with further training & experience then you can explore future pathways into gas, renewables, or with your NVQ, self-employment as a qualified plumber.
This course will be split into two aspects: Theory will be classroom based, You’ll need to complete 7 online exams covering the theory aspect. Alongside this, the workshop element with 7 major practical assignments, including a full bathroom & cylinder cupboard installation. Only once you have completed all aspects, can your claim for the full qualification be made.
You will need to purchase steel toe capped boots, to comply with Health & Safety condition of the workshop, and an A4 notepad and pen.